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History's Greatest Mysteries S4E4 — The Lost Colony of Roanoke

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History's Greatest Mysteries•Season 4•Episode 4

The Lost Colony of Roanoke

7.2/10 · 87 votesFeb 20, 202341 min

Ranked #4 of 25 in Season 4•+0.2 vs season avg

In 1587, a group of settlers land off the coast of North Carolina on Roanoke Island to establish the first English Colony in America. But only a few years later, the 115 men, women and children seemingly vanish without a trace, leaving only cryptic clues.

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Episode Summary

"The Lost Colony of Roanoke" is episode 4 of History's Greatest Mysteries season 4. It scored 7.2/10 from 87 votes, ranking #4 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on February 20, 2023.

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